Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a chemical reaction that eats away at the metal and rust your tools. Left long enough ...

Spring is officially here and it's time to tackle the new season outside in our yards. But before we get started, you may find your gardening tools (which may have remained unused since last year) ...

If you notice rust buildup on some of the bolts around your house and garage, there's an easy way to clean them without having to pry them out.

Properly maintaining your garden tools allows you to work smarter, not harder in the garden. Whether you're dividing plants with a spade or carefully trimming branches with pruning shears, a set of ...

Take batteries out of electric garden tools before storing them for winter. This prevents damage and helps batteries last ...

Rusty tools are a worker's worst nightmare as if left unattended, oxidisation can penetrate and damage below the surface. Ultimately, this can cause pricey repairs or even warrant replacements.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of sharpening cutting tools before doing any pruning. But there’s more than just sharpening blades to keep cutting tools in tip-top condition.

Whether you inherited them from your parents or grandparents, or got them for a great price at a yard sale or flea market, you may have some rusty tools sitting around your home, basement, or garage ...

Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast and easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

Tools get rusty. It's one of the things they do best. But they don't have to stay rusty. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer a few solutions to keep your tools gleaming clean. While I don't use ...